How to Say "torn" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “torn” is “roto” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi teléfono está roto; se cayó de la mesa.
My phone is broken; it fell off the table.
Compré una camisa con el cuello roto.
I bought a shirt with a torn collar.
¿Puedes arreglar la silla? Tiene una pata rota.
Can you fix the chair? It has a broken leg.
Agreement is Key
Since 'roto' is an adjective, it must change its ending (roto/a/os/as) to match the gender and number of the thing it describes. Always check what you are talking about!
Past Participle Origin
'Roto' is the irregular past tense form of the verb 'romper' (to break). When used with 'estar', it describes the resulting state of being broken.
Missing Gender Agreement
Mistake: “La ventana es roto.”
Correction: La ventana está rota. ('Ventana' is feminine, so use 'rota'.)
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